Broad Cove Surf Break

Lat Long: 44.15° N 64.48° W

Issued: 2 pm 24 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Broad Cove sea temperature is
12.5° C

1.5°C warmer than normal for this time of year

Broad Cove surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Broad Cove surf forecast from 24 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 25 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 25 Jun, 3PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s period, S swell with 339 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 25 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period with S swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Broad Cove this week:

The surf forecast for Broad Cove over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 25) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Broad Cove in the next 16 days are 1.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 25) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Jun 24) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (ADT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Thu 25th Jun)5ft (1.5m) 8s
Best Surf12AM (Thu 25th Jun)5ft (1.5m) 8s
Most Powerful 3PM (Thu 25th Jun)5ft (1.5m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Broad Cove over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SSE
8
1.5
S
8
1.4
S
9
1.5
S
9
1
S
8
0.8
S
7
0.8
S
7
0.3
SE
11
0.3
SE
11
0.3
SE
10
0.6
S
6
0.6
S
6
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.7
S
8
0.8
S
8
0.4
SE
10
0.5
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.3
SE
10
0.4
E
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
176
258
325
339
130
69
65
21
19
19
30
29
25
32
68
72
33
47
34
15
18
Wind (km/h)
10
WNW
15
WSW
15
WNW
15
SW
5
NE
10
ESE
15
S
10
SW
10
NNW
5
SSE
5
NE
10
NE
10
E
10
W
5
NNE
10
S
5
SE
5
SE
10
SE
5
W
5
NNW
Wind State
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross
off
on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
on
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
5:14PM1.53m
5:51AM1.30m
6:01PM1.53m
6:42AM1.30m
6:46PM1.55m
7:30AM1.32m
7:29PM1.58m
8:14AM1.35m
8:11PM1.61m
8:56AM1.38m
8:53PM1.63m
9:36AM1.40m
9:33PM1.64m
10:16AM1.42m
Low Tide
11:45PM0.42m
11:40AM0.52m
00:35AM0.39m
12:28PM0.53m
1:21AM0.35m
1:14PM0.53m
2:04AM0.31m
1:58PM0.51m
2:45AM0.28m
2:40PM0.49m
3:26AM0.25m
3:22PM0.47m
4:05AM0.24m
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clear
clear
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cloud
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
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clear
clear
clear
clear
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5:35
5:35
5:35
5:35
5:37
5:37
5:37
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9:05
9:05
9:05
9:05
9:05
9:05
9:05
9:05
 mm
2
1
Temp °C
24
20
22
24
20
18
19
18
18
19
19
17
21
17
21
19
18
17
19
18
24
Feels °C
21
16
20
22
20
17
18
18
20
20
20
14
19
15
19
17
19
15
16
17
23
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SSE
8
1.3
S
8
1.4
S
9
1.3
S
9
1
S
8
0.8
S
7
0.8
S
7
0.4
SSW
7
0.5
S
6
0.3
SE
10
0.6
S
6
0.6
S
6
0.4
SE
6
0.4
SE
10
0.7
S
8
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
10
0.5
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.3
E
8
0.4
E
8
Energy kJ
176
191
325
247
130
69
65
15
19
16
30
29
8
32
68
29
33
47
34
11
18
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
8
0.2
E
7
0.2
E
7
0.2
E
7
0.1
E
7
0.1
SE
11
0.1
SE
11
0.3
SE
11
0.3
SE
11
0.3
S
8
0.3
SE
10
0.3
SE
10
0.3
SSW
6
0.3
E
4
0.5
SE
9
0.2
E
4
0.4
SSW
7
0.3
SSW
7
0.3
SSW
7
0.3
SE
7
0.3
SE
7
Energy kJ
88
4
4
4
1
5
5
19
18
12
16
16
8
3
42
1
20
10
9
9
8
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
12
0.1
E
7
0.1
E
7
0.1
E
7
0.2
SSW
7
0.1
S
8
0.1
E
11
0.4
SE
10
0.3
SSW
6
0.3
E
4
0.3
SSW
4
0.2
E
6
0.2
E
6
0.3
SE
10
0.2
ESE
10
Energy kJ
5
1
1
1
4
1
2
25
7
4
3
3
3
15
9
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
S
8
1.5
S
9
0.4
SSW
3
0.5
SSE
6
0.5
S
6
0.4
NE
3
0.3
ENE
3
0.8
S
8
Energy kJ
258
339
3
21
19
2
2
72
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
2
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
0
0
0
0
27
0
890
523
397
27
0
27
99
695
27
0
2250
0
422
2255
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Nova Scotia
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
2
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Canada
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
2
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
5
5
5
5
5
7
5
6
5
9
5
5
9
6
6
7
5
6
5
5
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Information about the Broad Cove Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Broad Cove provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Broad Cove can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Broad Cove surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Broad Cove) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Broad Cove may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Are you planning a holiday in Nova Scotia? If you are looking for accommodation near Broad Cove, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Nova Scotia, consider staying in Liverpool which is 23 km (14 miles) away. Other places in and around Nova Scotia where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Bridgewater which is 25 km (16 miles) away, Lunenburg, Shelburne and Halifax.

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